Emphasis vs First05
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Emphasis
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Emphasis: Sonic Spaces helps you create a calm space wherever you are. Mix carefully curated ambients, soft background sounds, gentle metronomes, and frequency generation into your own personal sonic space. Whether you are studying, working, meditating, stretching, winding down, or simply trying to feel more centered, Emphasis gives you a beautiful sound environment to settle into. The app pairs immersive audio with a gorgeous fluid animation, creating a simple, focused experience that feels peaceful without getting in your way. Features include: * Curated ambient sounds for focus, relaxation, and sleep * Meditation tones and calming background textures * Frequency generation with optional binaural frequencies * Gentle metronome layers for rhythm and study sessions * Custom sonic spaces you can return to anytime * Independent volume controls for each sound layer * A minimal animated visual experience designed to feel calm and alive Use Emphasis for focused work, deep study, meditation, yoga, stress relief, rest, or background ambience throughout the day.
First05
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First05 is a simple focus timer app designed to help you start with just five minutes. When motivation feels low or getting started feels difficult, First05 helps you take a smaller first step. Start a focus session, track your time, and review your recent focus activity in a clear and simple way. Main features: ⢠Start a focus session quickly ⢠Track your daily focus time ⢠Review your recent focus history ⢠View simple analysis based on your records ⢠Check your session status from the Lock Screen with Live Activities ⢠No account required ⢠No ads ⢠Focus records are stored on your device First05 is made for people who want to start without pressure and gradually build a better focus flow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First05 at none against Emphasis's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Emphasis sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. First05 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Emphasis | First05 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 ā better | 17.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandr Fiodorov | Rapro |
In-app purchases
Emphasis
- Buy me a cookie$6.99
- Buy me a Coffee$14.99
First05
No in-app purchases









